Stonehenge may have been a means to study the heavens by knowledgeable astronomers, through the observance of celestial and astronomical alignments and events such as eclipses, moon cycles, and the summer and winter solstices.
The Bermuda Triangle, alternatively the Devil’s Triangle, is one of the Earth’s greatest mysteries. It has an enigmatic appeal that has captured people all over the globe for many decades with stories of secrets and mythical places and also with exploits that require a great deal of courage. This territory, consisting of about 500,000 square …
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Peter was used to being a homebody and living in the big city, the back country and limited population were difficult to accept. In short time Peter developed a routine.
In a world where value is assigned to how much one can produce in the least amount of time, how much money you can make, or how many goals you can achieve within 24 hours, rest is considered unnecessary. While resting is typically associated with laziness and poverty, it can be easy to feel guilty …
“LUKE,” a voice called out from across the foyer. The inside of Stellar Horizons was a marvel of modern technology and elegant interior design. Glass windows spanned the outside of the building, and a large tree took root in the center. The walls were painted a pure white and adorned with models of spaceships and stations the company envisioned.
The skies were marred with the shadows of colossal wings, their sheer size blotting out the sun. The earth quaked as they clashed in mighty battles, their roars of fury echoing across the land. Flames erupted from their mouths, scorching the earth and turning forests into ashen wastelands. The entire villages were reduced to rubble, …
When you look out into the prospects of the future, what do you see? Hydrogen-powered flying vehicles hovering above pristine black asphalt highways? 3D food printers spitting out edible replicas of your favourite velvety cherry cheesecake? Neurotransmitter microchips implanted within your prefrontal cortex, instantly and continually allowing your mind to tap into the internet? Some of these …
Violent extremism is a complex and multifaceted problem that poses a serious threat to many countries and communities around the world. The causes and drivers of violent extremism are often specific to the context in which it occurs. In Africa, a range of factors – including economic inequality, political instability, social injustice, and personal grievances …
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The country: fresh air, quiet, birds echoing a symphony at the morning’s early light. Rivers, lakes and ocean. Also the country: ticks, flies, dry wells. Closely knit communities where a person’s business is no longer their own. The city: fast paced, major sporting events, a diversity of exquisite dining, four lane highways, underground malls. Also …
While a career in social media can be an amazing opportunity, it has led to some people abandoning education and diminishing its value. Originally, social media was a way for people to connect with friends and create videos and photos for the entertainment of others. Nowadays, people can build careers on social media. This career …
